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Edith H Overly Foundation is a private 6 based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is Choate Hall & Stewart. It holds total assets of $41.2M. Annual income is reported at $12.7M. Total assets have grown from $9.4M in 2011 to $41.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Edith H Overly Foundation has made 124 grants totaling $5.9M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2021 to $1.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.7M distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $230K, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Edith H Overly Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 124 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CO.
Edith H Overly Foundation has distributed a total of $5.9M across 124 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $230K.
Edith H Overly Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edith H Overly Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A Lowell | Trustee | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Charles A Cheever | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$41.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$41.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
124
Total Giving
$5.9M
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGeneral Support | Atlanta, GA | $70K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Tufts CollegeGeneral Support | Somerville, MA | $230K | 2023 |
| American Alpine ClubGeneral Support | Golden, CO | $140K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGeneral Support | Arlington, VA | $90K | 2023 |
| Walthour-Moss FoundationGeneral Support | Southern Pines, NC | $86K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $80K | 2023 |
| Thompson'S Island Outward Bound CenterGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $80K | 2023 |
| Sudbury Valley TrusteesGeneral Support | Sudbury, MA | $80K | 2023 |
| Museum Of ScienceGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $79K | 2023 |
| New England AquariumGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| Mass Eye & Ear InfirmaryGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $60K | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Opera AssociationGeneral Support | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer CenterGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| New England Equine Rescue NorthGeneral Support | West Newbury, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Robert Treat Paine Historical TrustGeneral Support | Waltham, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGeneral Support | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| New England Wildlife CenterGeneral Support | Weymouth, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Caritas CommunitiesGeneral Support | Braintree, MA | $45K | 2023 |
| Boston AthenaeumGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Boston Symphony OrchestraGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| Old Sturbridge VillageGeneral Support | Sturbridge, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Shady Hill SchoolGeneral Support | Cambridge, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Winsor SchoolGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horesback Riding ProgramGeneral Support | Lincoln, MA | $26K | 2023 |
| Wildstar Equine Assisted ActivitiesGeneral Support | Sherborn, MA | $22K | 2023 |
| Carolina Horse Park FoundationGeneral Support | Raeford, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Mass General Hospital (Mgh Cancer)General Support | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |